Holy moly

[dcentity2000]

I though there would be cake

Sausages, I'm hungry now

Everyone else, shhhhhhhhh

It's natural not to like certain people, no matter how much or little you know of them. Just happens.

As to other forums on the internet, well, meh. I belong to a zillion of the things ranging from Disney themed to open source software and healthcare. Certainly, some come off as hostile to other boards, but when all's said and done, they're just forums.

No biggie.



Rich::

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I guess......I'm always surprised when people don't know how to do something. FYI, everyone - whether or not a user accepts emails is on their personal profile. You can access that from their username on any post!

ohhh oops I didn't know you what you were talking about. See I didn't know that and I have been here a while.

I had posted you didn't have that option on your pulldown menu and neither did I. Then I reread what you said. Again, I had no idea. I learned something new today.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

Here would be a very good example of the kind of hijacking that is annoying people:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1143419&page=5&pp=15

I have to ask you something--are you aware that you and your friends were hijacking that thread, as well as countless others? Is that you have so much fun with your buddies that y'all don't even notice that you're hijacking?

From the comments I've seen, I don't know if you people are in denial about it or just completely oblivious to everyone else on the CB.

You know, I went through that thread, and while it does look hijacked, there were lots of posters involved, not just members of the alleged Tig&Belle thread "clique". Go back and look - even a couple of the webmasters participated in off topic banter! And the answer to the thread's original question - where was Dan - was answered within the first three pages! Are you guys really that irritated because a rather ordinary thread took on a life of its own? Big freakin' whoop. I think some of you are causing huge drama over nothing.

 

[JerseyJanice]

You know, I went through that thread, and while it does look hijacked, there were lots of posters involved, not just members of the alleged Tig&Belle thread "clique". Go back and look - even a couple of the webmasters participated in off topic banter! And the answer to the thread's original question - where was Dan - was answered within the first three pages! Are you guys really that irritated because a rather ordinary thread took on a life of its own? Big freakin' whoop. I think some of you are causing huge drama over nothing.

That thread is just one example, and I linked it because many of you are trying to deny here that frequent hijacking is being done by a certain group of friends.

I could find several other examples, but what's the point?
Whatever or whoever is on any hijacked thread isn't the issue here.

Simply put, the point is that people outside that group of friends are fed up with the hijacking and are asking y'all to stop doing it.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

That thread is just one example, and I linked it because many of you are trying to deny here that frequent hijacking is being done by a certain group of friends.

I could find several other examples, but what's the point?
Whatever or whoever is on any hijacked thread isn't the issue here.

Simply put, the point is that people outside that group of friends are fed up with the hijacking and are asking y'all to stop doing it.

First off, I post alot with that group. I don't remember ever hijacking a thread, but I'm not going to say that I'm not guilty of doing it. If I did, it wasn't deliberate, and I apologize. I think all your points have been taken, and listened to. Can you point out any threads in the last week that have been hijacked? You've made your point, give it a rest already.

 

[diznygirl]

You know, I went through that thread, and while it does look hijacked, there were lots of posters involved, not just members of the alleged Tig&Belle thread "clique". Go back and look - even a couple of the webmasters participated in off topic banter! .........

that would explain a lot.........

 

[Nutsy]

Howdy Dan


I've not read even half the posts on this thread, but did want to reply to your OP.. I for one really enjoy reading all your posts and was very surpised to see all your attempts at a new style get closed.

But, when all is said and done, who cares about threads or post counts.. it's the people behind the threads that make it worth the raad and Dan yours rank very highly in my opinion.

I love looking at your pics as I dream of one day being able to visit WDW, and I enjoy your wisdom and everything else about you.

You are one very caring, genuine bloke.

I'm not on the DIS an awful lot these days, but when I am and see a post from you it always brings a .

Keep on plugging Dan

 

[Dan Murphy]

That thread is also a good example of a thread that asked directly about another poster instead of simply PMing him or e-mailing him (assuming he accepts e-mails). That violates board policy as I understand it so that thread shouldn't have been there to begin with. And it was an example of an OP believe that they own the thread, which irks people to no end (which, BTW, doesn't give a person a right to hijack it, I'm just explaining motivation). That is the thread that I was referring to in an earlier post that I wouldn't apologize for taking part in the hijacking of, even though I would every other time I was even accidentally involved (not that I'm a big offender).

Like I've stated several time, I do agree that it's not an ok thing to do in every other case.

Ah...The thread where somebody who wants to see the board rules upheld was given a shout-out which is against board rules...

TB, Ann, in regard to that thread that JJ linked earlier violating board policy/guideline, the OP may have been confused if she had read either of these two threads in recent months...

http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?t=921461

http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?t=1044714

Now, I do have to say that both were asking about a moderator type person, rather than one who was not, maybe that makes a difference, not sure. But both of those threads asked about a specific person, and actually, both were replied on by other moderators, one I think by 5 different moderators, along with a conversation finally with the person who was asked about, a moderator. On the other, 2 different moderators responded. So I do presume those multiple replies by multiple moderator type people would indicate that those two threads at least, were not missed by the moderating community here, skipping under their radar so to speak, as they themselves replied on them numerous times.

Now, on the other hand, here are two other threads.....

http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?t=942775

http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?t=946360

Both seem similar, asking about a poster, in this case though, the poster was a regular type poster. One thread was promptly shut down by the 'team' in less than 30 minutes, the other shut down by the 'team', looks like on AM patrol after it was posted later the night before. On both closed threads the 'team' said to ask the apparently missing person about their absence in a PM.

Now I am not sure what the differences are in those four threads. I do know the people asked about were different, two threads each about two different people. Whatever the guideline policy is, the moderator type folks and the 'team' folks should have a meeting and figure it out and be consistent.

JMO.

And again, TB and Ann, just posting this as a possible answer as to why the OP of the thread linked here earlier by JJ may have been confused. She may have seen the longer running threads that had the moderator as the one being asked about, and not the other ones that were promptly shut down. Not sure, just an idea. As I said earlier...

 

[Dan Murphy]

Dan, you and I banged heads hard during political 'discussions' a while back.........PEACE! GOD BLESS ALL OF US, DAN! GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!

crazyforgoofy, points well said, and received.

 

[monkeyboy]

 

[Buckalew11]

Wow. Those are some good examples of why it gets confusing around here. I remember Saffron having a thread closed that she started to me. There doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason except that the Moderating team doesn't like some people too much. I remember having my eyes opened to a lot of things when I met Pete in AK one day. It is a shame, though, that things aren't more consistant. It sure makes playing by the rules easier.

 

[nuke]

Let me just clear this up if there's confusion (and the confusion may be on my part as well), but the T&B thread *was*directed to her, as it was the only way I could get in touch with her. It took off, and as the OP of that thread, I didn't care in the least, nor did any Mods. I would've respected their decision to close it down if it were deemed inappropriate--I have stated that several times on this board. Now, we recently changed the name as to not violate the guidelines of having a poster's name in the thread title, which is fine. I agree 200% about the threadjacking, and in fact, pulled myself back from that a while ago when I realized I was a part. I sincerely apologize to all that were offended.

I'm not getting into this anymore than I already am. I've already been referred to as a part of a "merry band of idiots," as well as agoraphobic, friendless and ostracizing, and I've really had my fill.

If this wasn't the meaning of your post, then I am sorry. I read it several times and that's all I could come up with.

Let me explain since you don't seem to get the point. Tigger&Belle said that she had every right to participate in the hijacking of the thread because it went against the board rule of naming a person in the title. I asked her how her thread that had her name being called out isn't the same thing.

See? Don't complain about one thread when you are participating in another thread that is breaking the same rule. Do you get it?

 

[nuke]

First off, I post alot with that group. I don't remember ever hijacking a thread, but I'm not going to say that I'm not guilty of doing it. If I did, it wasn't deliberate, and I apologize. I think all your points have been taken, and listened to. Can you point out any threads in the last week that have been hijacked? You've made your point, give it a rest already.

This thread was an attempted hijacking on page two but the mods deleted it. I guess you weren't around to participate.

 

[KathyTX]

Interesting that you chose locked threads asking about you that were closed as examples of your confusion about your poor treatment.

And you chose threads about someone you've treated cruelly and disrespectfully, and who was fighting a debilitating illness as further evidence of your mistreatment.

What about all the many, many other threads about you that weren't closed? There are several of them on the first few pages right now.

Sorry our housekeeping isn't always 100% to your specifications, but we're human, have real lives and other jobs, and do the best we can to make the right decisions for the DIS boards and all of the posters here.

This is not about confusion at all. You seem to be taking it personally.

 

[monkeyboy]

Sorry our housekeeping isn't always 100% to your specifications, but we're human, have real lives and other jobs, and do the best we can to make the right decisions for the DIS boards and all of the posters here.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

This thread was an attempted hijacking on page two but the mods deleted it. I guess you weren't around to participate.

Actually I was around, I just didn't read this thread until recently.

 

[luvmydogs]

Let me explain since you don't seem to get the point. Tigger&Belle said that she had every right to participate in the hijacking of the thread because it went against the board rule of naming a person in the title. I asked her how her thread that had her name being called out isn't the same thing.

See? Don't complain about one thread when you are participating in another thread that is breaking the same rule. Do you get it?

First of all, is there a reason for the shaking of the head smilie? Nowhere in my post was I rude to you, and in fact, apologized beforehand if I mistook your meaning. Your dismissiveness was completely uneccesary.

Yes, I do now understand that putting a person's name in a title is against board guidelines, which is why the title was recently changed. People obviously have problems with the rules of the board or the way they are administered, I being one who's agreed with that in the past. I can't speak for T&B and why she spoke the way she did, although I do see a great deal of misunderstandings on this thread--and some I believe intentional. Could it be she misunderstood your post? I did, and I'm far from naive or stupid. Who knows her reason but I'm sure it'll be talked about. What I am seeing now is a very small, yet vocal minority whose concerns for "the board rules" seem to be a guise for personal problems with certain posters or the threads in which they participate. I do wonder if in this thread and others like it have been an opportunity for that sort of nastiness to be spoken under "concern" for what's best for the CB. I think the majority of posters here have truly valid complaints, and as I've said before I agree with many of them and apologize for my participation in them. Some of this is now becoming personal--the veiled references to interboard relationships/disliked posters and such, and is tainting the credibility of those who actually want positive change.

 

[Kimmielee]

As a newcomer to the CB, I must say... I can't imagine venturing back to these boards. For those that answered my questions, read my vents, helped me by offering their opinions, I thank you.

I no longer want to be a part of anything that has turned so nasty. I'm going back to the "other side". Best wishes to everyone and I hope someday that all the harsh things that have been said can be forgiven and forgotten.

Take care everyone... sorry if this is considered to be hijacking... but I can't be the only newcomer that is leaving... it's just sad.

Edited to add: I know I posted once on the "The Bar is open thread", I also posted on T&B's PM thread when this mess started. I guess that puts me in their category. I don't regret either of those posts.

 

[diznygirl]

Interesting that you chose locked threads asking about you that were closed as examples of your confusion about your poor treatment.

And you chose threads about someone you've treated cruelly and disrespectfully, and who was fighting a debilitating illness as further evidence of your mistreatment.

What about all the many, many other threads about you that weren't closed? There are several of them on the first few pages right now.

Sorry our housekeeping isn't always 100% to your specifications, but we're human, have real lives and other jobs, and do the best we can to make the right decisions for the DIS boards and all of the posters here.

This is not about confusion at all. You seem to be taking it personally.

Actually, after checking the links Dan posted, it brings up a very good point of the rules not being applied consistently. It WOULD appear that SOMEONE is grumpy with Dan.

I like MeanLauren, and do think the concern about her is justified. And she or ObiWan could and maybe should have been PM'd. And Dan, he's an old man could kick the bucket at any moment it's wise to be concerned about him as well, doncha think? But only in Private Messages - as the "TEAM" (or one grumpy moderator) suggested.

I think we know now, don't we?

 

[C.Darwin]

Actually, after checking the links Dan posted, it brings up a very good point of the rules not being applied consistently.

how? laureen has a life threatening illness. i think many of us get very concerned if she or her husband disappear from the boards for a while. dan was just off somewhere pouting like a 3 year old. you can't compare the 2 situations. or at least you shouldn't.